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    Accessing the secondary RAM slots (the ones under the keyboard) on an ALIENWARE M17X - R4..... is it EXACTLY the same as for an R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by joanjett77, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. joanjett77

    joanjett77 Newbie

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    Is accessing the secondary RAM slots (the ones under the keyboard) on an ALIENWARE M17X - R4..... EXACTLY the same as for an R3 ???



    I need to put in some more RAM into the secondary slots... and found this video on YouTube.

    Alienware M17X R3 Swapping RAM - Easy guide on changing RAM on the M17X R3 - YouTube

    Unfortunately all the videos for this are for the ALIENWARE M17X R3.

    Is this process and the location of all the screws etc etc the EXACT same on the M17X - R4 model???



    Do you HAVE to disconnect the cables/wires on the underside of the keyboard or is it doable with the cables and wires in place but someone holding the keyboard for you???



    Many thanks!!!
     
    joanjett77, Dec 28, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I believe it is the same yes, but it's always best to do things for the first time as they say, the hassle of removing a cable and putting it back is much less than buying a replacement.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2012
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  3. tipra

    tipra Notebook Enthusiast

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    this is one of the nbr guys only ... ive seen that table somewhere in the custom coolin section ..
     
    tipra, Dec 29, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You can follow this tutorial.

    LINK
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 2, 2013
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